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GIRLS' BILL OF RIGHTS

At Girls Incorporated we believe that girls have the right to live fully, openly, and safely in this world-just like everyone else. But a lot of girls find that other people's ideas about girls and women make it hard for them to reach for their dreams and achieve their goals. Girls Inc. is working hard to change that situation. By inspiring girls to stand up for their rights, we can educate everyone-girls and boys, women and men- about the unlimited talents, desires, and potential of girls . Our goal is to help every girl understand, value, and stand up for her rights. The Girls' Bill of Rights helps educate girls and encourage girls to know their rights and use them.

	Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes. Girls Inc. sends a clear message that every girl is to be honored and valued for who she is.
	Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm. Girls Inc. motivates girls to speak up for themselves among friends, in school, at home and in the community.
	Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success. Girls Inc. believes girls should be allowed to discover their own strengths, talents, and dreams. Girls are encouraged to risk failure and to learn from their mistakes.
	Girls have the right to appreciate and accept their bodies. Girls are encouraged to accept their bodies and be proud of their individual shapes, sizes, colors, abilities and strengths.
	Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world. Girls Inc. strengthens girls with knowledge and skills to help them live safer lives and with the ability to defend themselves, if necessary.
	Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence. Girls Inc. recognizes that every girl should possess the skills, knowledge and confidence she needs to achieve financial independence and take charge of her life.